Student Worker - Office Assistant - History
Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States
Student Worker - Office Assistant - History
The Department of History is seeking friendly, responsible, and service-oriented undergraduate students to join our office staff as Student Office Assistants. Student Office Assistants report to the Office Manager and administrative associate, and they provide essential administrative support to department staff and faculty. In this role, students will primarily staff one of the reception desks in the History suites and will serve as a welcoming first point of contact for faculty, students, and visitors.
Required Qualifications:
Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at Baylor University
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Friendly, professional demeanor and a commitment to customer service
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with social media (preferred but not required)
Interest in or passion for history strongly encouraged
Job Responsibilities:
Staff a reception desk and warmly greet faculty, students, and visitors
Answer the reception desk phone and appropriately direct calls
Complete daily mail runs to and from the Baylor mail center
Assist faculty with print, copy, and scan requests
Monitor the department inbox and assist with conference room reservations
Inventory and replenish coffee, printer paper, and office supplies in the History suites
Assist with departmental social media efforts, including appearing in reels or supporting the student social media assistant
Assist with the creation and/or proofreading of newsletters, brochures, and other departmental materials
Run on-campus errands as needed
Assist with department events, including set-up and tear-down
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Office Manager and/or Administrative Associate
Other Expectations:
Maintain regular, punctual attendance
Comply with all university policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality of departmental information and records
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Perform other duties as needed to support Baylor University's mission
Learning Outcomes:
Student Office Assistants will gain hands-on experience in an academic office environment and develop valuable professional skills, including customer service, organization, communication, problem-solving, and workplace professionalism. Students will also gain insight into administrative operations within a university setting.
Department Mission:
The Department of History seeks to foster spiritual maturity, strength of character, and moral virtue while developing responsible citizens, educated leaders, dedicated scholars, and skilled professionals.
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Tidwell Bible Building, Suite 104
Work Address: 600 Speight Ave. Waco, TX 76706
The Department of History is seeking friendly, responsible, and service-oriented undergraduate students to join our office staff as Student Office Assistants. Student Office Assistants report to the Office Manager and administrative associate, and they provide essential administrative support to department staff and faculty. In this role, students will primarily staff one of the reception desks in the History suites and will serve as a welcoming first point of contact for faculty, students, and visitors.
Required Qualifications:
Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at Baylor University
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Friendly, professional demeanor and a commitment to customer service
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with social media (preferred but not required)
Interest in or passion for history strongly encouraged
Job Responsibilities:
Staff a reception desk and warmly greet faculty, students, and visitors
Answer the reception desk phone and appropriately direct calls
Complete daily mail runs to and from the Baylor mail center
Assist faculty with print, copy, and scan requests
Monitor the department inbox and assist with conference room reservations
Inventory and replenish coffee, printer paper, and office supplies in the History suites
Assist with departmental social media efforts, including appearing in reels or supporting the student social media assistant
Assist with the creation and/or proofreading of newsletters, brochures, and other departmental materials
Run on-campus errands as needed
Assist with department events, including set-up and tear-down
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Office Manager and/or Administrative Associate
Other Expectations:
Maintain regular, punctual attendance
Comply with all university policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality of departmental information and records
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Perform other duties as needed to support Baylor University's mission
Learning Outcomes:
Student Office Assistants will gain hands-on experience in an academic office environment and develop valuable professional skills, including customer service, organization, communication, problem-solving, and workplace professionalism. Students will also gain insight into administrative operations within a university setting.
Department Mission:
The Department of History seeks to foster spiritual maturity, strength of character, and moral virtue while developing responsible citizens, educated leaders, dedicated scholars, and skilled professionals.
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Tidwell Bible Building, Suite 104
Work Address: 600 Speight Ave. Waco, TX 76706